Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) market is likely to witness a significant growth during the forecast period. It has applications in various industries such as household products, packaging, automotive, and agriculture. Linear low density polyethylene offers a wide spectrum of advantages than other polyethylene derivatives.

Linear low density polyethylene is extensively used as films owing to its superior tensile properties. These films are used where elongation and flexibility are vital factors such as packaging industry, canal linings, miming, hazardous waste liners, and geo-membrane liners. LLDPE films are consumed widely in the food packaging industry as they are impact resistant and possess high tensile strength. Packed food & beverage consumption is increasing due to improved living standards of youth. Moreover, escalating adoption of ready-to-mix and ready-to-eat food packets has increased the linear low density polyethylene films demand in the food packaging industry.

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Market, By Application

Linear low density polyethylene films accounted for more than 70% of market share in 2015 and is anticipated to have a significant share during the forecast period. Increasing protective films demand in agriculture for UV ray’s protection and reducing soil erosion shall give a positive outlook to linear low density polyethylene market. LLDPE films are also used as a moisture barrier in the construction industry under concrete structure. Further, increased usage of films in the food packaging industry has also contributed to the market growth.

Another upcoming linear low density polyethylene application is rotomolding, it had a market size of more than USD 4.4 billion in 2015. Rotomolding process is used to manufacture hollow plastic articles without any pressure involved in its manufacturing. This technology is more economical than injection or blow molding as the molds do not have to sustain any pressure. Rotomolding has a wide range of applications in construction, furniture, agriculture, automotive, water treatment, and packaging industries. Substantial growth in all these industries has led to increasing linear low density polyethylene consumption in rotomolding applications.

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Market, By Region

Asia Pacific had registered a significant market share of nearly 45% in 2015. Emerging economies construction spending is rising in this region. China and India had witnessed construction spending of around USD 1.75 trillion and USD 420 billion respectively in 2015, which is likely to boost linear low density polyethylene market over the forecast period. Moreover, the growing packed food adoption in this region due to its ease of consumption has bolstered linear low density polyethylene market.

North America has an established packed food & beverage market, especially in the U.S. Also, it has a considerable potential for infrastructural development owing to the ever-increasing living standards of their population. North America contributes significantly to the automobile industry with automotive manufacturers such as “General Motors”. North America had a market size of above USD 7 billion in 2015 in linear low density polyethylene market.

Europe had witnessed an increasing adoption of rotomolding technology owing to its developing telecommunication, electronics, and automobile industries. This industry flourishment has resulted in infrastructure growth in Spain, Italy, and Germany. Moreover, Germany is an automobile hub with automotive giants including “Volkswagen AG” and “ŠKODA AUTO a.s.”

Linear low density polyethylene has a wide number of short branches in its molecular structure. It is produced through copolymerization of long chain olefins with ethylene. It differs from low density polyethylene as it does not possess long chain branching. Linear low density polyethylene is produced at a low temperature and pressure through copolymerization of alpha olefins that include butane, octane, and hexane with ethylene. LLDPE is used for all the applications of polyethylene including geomembranes, flexible tubing, toys, covers, plastic bags, and sheets. It also has applications in the field of extrusion coating, such as paperboard packaging, to protect liquid containers. Linear low density polyethylene growth can also be attributed to the substitute of LDPE and will soon surpass LDPE in market size.

Sacks and bags manufacturers are adopting linear low density polyethylene films owing to its excellent mechanical properties. These films are used to provide a better finish and rigidity to sacks and bags. LLDPE films are also used in construction materials and rigid packaging. Booming construction industry due to infrastructural development in emerging economies is likely to increase linear low density polyethylene market over the forecast period. However, stringent regulations restricting non-biodegradable plastics usage in North America and Europe can slow down linear low density polyethylene market growth.

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